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Pulling the thread on Threads: Meta’s new social network four months in

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But where is the social network now? Built by the team at Instagram, and announced on July 5 of 2023 , Threads came onto the social media scene as a new way to engage in conversations and keep up with the latest trends via text updates. Once dubbed the “ Twitter Killer ”, Threads launched in July 2023 with high expectations.

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49 Noteworthy Social Networking Stats and Facts

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Though new social networks continue to be launched (e.g. the “big three” among both consumers and marketers continue to thrive and dominate. But there are no guarantees that leadership will last, and the social networking landscape is constantly evolving. Image credit: Social Media Examiner.

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What are the Best Social Networks for B2B Marketing? (Research)

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There’s no question that B2B marketers have embraced social media. According to recent research , more than 80% of b2b marketers now use the “big 3″ social networks—LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook—to distribute content. And if so, which social networks are most productive?

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Nine Social Media Marketing Stats You Can Use

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According to Google Trends, social media marketing as a topic if search interest recently turned nine years old (or is about to turn 11 years old, depending on when you place its origin). We’re now long past the days of having to “sell” business executives on the value of social media for marketing.

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Digital ad spend growth drops to 7.8% this year

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in 2023, dropping below 10% for the first time in 14 years, according to a new forecast from eMarketer. Image: eMarketer. of total digital ad revenue, according to eMarketer. Social display, on the other hand, is projected to see a growth increase of only 3.4% digital ad spend is only expected to increase 7.8%

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Meta advertising trends and priorities for 2024

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Understanding Meta advertising trends is essential for marketers. Meta is growing and shifting alongside its user base – evolving to fit market needs. The rise of TikTok has caused many social media networks to question their strategy and product, and Meta is no exception. per user, per hour by 2025.

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Where social media fits into a comprehensive programmatic strategy

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Programmatic advertising is a critical tool for marketers, letting them optimize digital campaigns and create efficiency in their ad buying process and social media marketing shouldn’t be an exception to this. In April of 2019, eMarketer released a forecast for programmatic social. And should you be as well?